### Electronic Component Overview: ATS-18D-22-C2-R0 The **ATS-18D-22-C2-R0** is a high-performance **Heat Sink** assembly designed by Advanced Thermal Solutions (ATS). It is specifically engineered for cooling electronic components such as CPUs, GPUs, FPGAs, and ASICs. --- ### 1. Technical Specifications The following table outlines the physical and thermal properties of this specific part: | Parameter | Specification | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Advanced Thermal Solutions Inc. | | **Series** | pushPIN™ | | **Material** | Aluminum (AL6063) | | **Finish** | Blue Anodized | | **Thermal Resistance** | 13.83°C/W (Unducted Flow @ 100 LFM) | | **Attachment Method** | Push-Pin (Spring Loaded) | | **Dimensions (L x W x H)** | 60.00mm x 60.00mm x 12.70mm | | **Thermal Interface Material** | T766 (Pre-applied) | --- ### 2. Key Design Features * **Fin Pattern:** The "22" in the part number indicates a specific fin pattern (Cross-cut) designed to maximize surface area and airflow efficiency. * **pushPIN™ Attachment:** This system uses a flexible, spring-loaded mechanism that ensures consistent pressure on the component, improving thermal transfer while simplifying installation. * **T766 Phase Change Material:** This part comes with a pre-applied thermal interface material (TIM), which eliminates the need for manual application of thermal paste and ensures optimal heat conductivity between the chip and the aluminum base. --- ### 3. Thermal Performance (Airflow Data) Thermal resistance varies based on the velocity of the air passing through the fins (measured in Linear Feet per Minute - LFM): | Velocity (LFM) | Thermal Resistance (°C/W) | | :--- | :--- | | 100 (0.5 m/s) | 13.83 | | 300 (1.5 m/s) | 3.69 | | 500 (2.5 m/s) | 2.11 | | 700 (3.5 m/s) | 1.55 | --- ### 4. Part Number Breakdown The naming convention follows the ATS standard structure: 1. **ATS**: Manufacturer (Advanced Thermal Solutions). 2. **18D**: Series designation. 3. **22**: Specific fin profile and density. 4. **C2**: Material/Finish code (Blue Anodized). 5. **R0**: Revision or RoHS compliance status.